Incontinence Articles A-Z

Female Incontinence

Female incontinence is the inability for a woman to hold her urine until she gets to a toilet. This eMedTV article discusses incontinence in women in detail.

Female Incontinence Treatment

Female incontinence treatment options include: lifestyle changes, medications, devices, surgery, or other options. This eMedTV article discusses the different treatment options for women with incontinence.

Gelnique

Gelnique is a prescription skin gel that is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of this drug, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to use it.

Gelnique and Breastfeeding

At this time, it is not known whether Gelnique (oxybutynin gel) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV resource offers more information on breastfeeding and Gelnique, and discusses the importance of talking to your doctor about your situation.

Gelnique and Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page explains, it is probably safe for pregnant women to use Gelnique (oxybutynin gel), although the full risks are not currently known. This page explores this topic in more detail, including the results of animal studies done on the drug.

Gelnique Dosage

As this page from the eMedTV site explains, the standard dosage of Gelnique for treating an overactive bladder is one packet of gel applied to the skin once daily. This article also offers suggestions on when and how to effectively use this medication.

Gelnique Drug Interactions

Pramlintide, anticholinergic drugs, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors may interact with Gelnique. This eMedTV Web article describes the possible side effects or complications that may develop with these and other drug interactions.

Gelnique Medication Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription medicine Gelnique. Information includes its uses, side effects, warnings, and posssible drug interactions.

Gelnique Overdose

This eMedTV page explains that vomiting, disorientation, and difficulty passing urine are among the possible signs of a Gelnique (oxybutynin gel) overdose. This page also describes possible treatment options that are available for an overdose.

Gelnique Side Effects

Common side effects of Gelnique may include a dry mouth, fatigue, and dizziness. This eMedTV Web resource outlines other possible side effects of the drug, and describes which side effects are potentially serious and may require medical attention.

Gelnique Uses

A healthcare provider may prescribe Gelnique to adults who have an overactive bladder. This part of the eMedTV Web site describes the uses of Gelnique in more detail. This page also explains how the medicine works and whether there are off-label uses.

Gelnique Warnings and Precautions

Before taking Gelnique, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver disease, or any allergies. This eMedTV Web article contains other warnings and precautions for Gelnique, and includes important information on who should not take the medication.

Generic Detrol

Detrol is not available in generic form at this time. This article on the eMedTV Web site further discusses when generic Detrol may become available and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."

Generic Detrol LA

Generic Detrol LA is not expected to become available until September 2012, at the earliest. This eMedTV page lists factors that may delay the drug's availability and explains the difference between a generic version of a drug and its "generic name."

Generic Ditropan

Generic Ditropan, which is sold as oxybutynin chloride, is available in tablet and syrup form. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the various strengths and forms available and lists drug companies that currently manufacture generic Ditropan.

Generic Ditropan XL

Ditropan XL is currently available in brand-name and generic form. As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Ditropan XL is sold by the name oxybutynin chloride extended-release and is available in three different strengths.

Generic Enablex

The earliest possible date that generic Enablex could become available is March 2010. This eMedTV resource discusses the possible dangers of buying so-called "generic Enablex" and explains the difference between a generic drug and its generic name.

Generic Gelnique

Patents currently prevent any generic Gelnique (oxybutynin gel) from being manufactured in the US. As this eMedTV Web resource explains, the first patent expires in 2020, at which point generic versions of the drug may become available.

Generic Oxytrol

Oxytrol is currently under a patent that prevents companies from making any generic versions of the drug. As this eMedTV article explains, as soon as the patent expires in April 2020, other drug companies can begin producing generic Oxytrol products.

Generic Sanctura

Sanctura is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic forms from being manufactured. As this eMedTV resource explains, as soon as this patent expires in May 2009, several companies are expected to start producing generic Sanctura.

Generic Sanctura XR

A patent currently prevents any generic Sanctura XR (trospium XR) from being manufactured in the US. As this eMedTV article explains, this patent expires in February 2025, at which point a generic Sanctura XR may become available.

Generic Toviaz

At this time, there are no generic Toviaz (fesoterodine) products available on the market. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains why there are no generic versions of Toviaz and explores when generic versions may become available.

Generic VESIcare

The earliest possible date that generic VESIcare will be available is December 2015. As this eMedTV article explains, many companies currently claim to sell "generic VESIcare," but these drugs may be fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.

Incontinence in Children

Incontinence in children is common. This eMedTV article discusses incontinence in children and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.

Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles that hold the bladder and many other organs in place. This eMedTV article discusses these exercises in detail, with information on how to perform them and the benefits they provide.